Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living

By Gautamji, disciple of Swami A. ParthasarathyReligion & Spirituality Education Self-Improvement Spirituality

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living episodes

November 02, 2024 E2. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 1 Verse 1 'The Yoga of Arjuna's Despondency' | Gautamji
Gautamji talks on Chapter 1 - The Yoga of Arjuna's Despondency
In this episode, Gautamji starts at the beginning of the Gita with Chapter One Verse One, delving into the definition of 'Yoga', the structure of the Gita, and its philosophical significance.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this podcast series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse-by-verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections. He explains how to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, he addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. © Gautam Jain
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23 min
October 26, 2024 E1. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 1 'The Yoga of Arjuna's Despondency' | Gautamji
We are excited to announce a new phase in our podcast journey as Gautamji begins teaching the Bhagavad Gita from the very beginning, exploring its timeless wisdom and discussing the significance and historical background of Vedanta philosophy.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this podcast series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse-by-verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections. He explains how to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, he addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. © Gautam Jain
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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31 min
June 17, 2024 E31 - Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living - Chapter 3 'Karma Yoga'; Q and A session.
Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji continues to answer questions from students on causes of common misunderstandings, how to remain objective when dealing with different human natures and the different manifestations of rajasic and tamasic desires.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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33 min
June 10, 2024 E30 - Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living - Chapter 3 'Karma Yoga'; Q and A session
Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji answers questions from students on various topics covering delusion, ignorance, shraddha, complacency and attachment. He stresses on the importance of being focussed and bringing the mind back to the present action.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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23 min
June 03, 2024 E29- Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living - Chapter 3 'Karma Yoga'; Verse 43
Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji highlights the two pedals to progress on the spiritual path. Gaining knowledge of the Self and self-control in areas of weakness are the two main ingredients to forge forward on the spiritual path.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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26 min
May 27, 2024 E28- Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living - Chapter 3 'Karma Yoga'; Verse 41 and 42
Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji reiterates how desires destroy whatever knowledge and wisdom we have gained in life. He urges us to start at the first step by controlling the grossest desires which are the indulgences of the five senses. He restates how one cannot give up the lower instincts, until it is replaced by a higher ideal.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
Find us on:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/
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27 min
May 20, 2024 E27 - Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living - Chapter 3 'Karma Yoga'; Verse 40
Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji explains how wealth fatigue syndrome occurs and the resulting agitations in the mind. He also explains the way to overcome these desires which reside at three levels of our personality – senses, emotions and ego.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
Find us on:
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24 min
May 13, 2024 E26- Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living - Chapter 3 'Karma Yoga'; Verse 38 and 39
Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji reiterates that Karma Yoga is the most practical aspect of the philosophy of the Gita. He explains the three natures of human desires and how - grosser the desire - the more time and effort is needed to break out of it. It is our uncontrolled desires which is the enemy to gaining wisdom and our spiritual growth.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
Find us on:
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37 min
May 06, 2024 E25- Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living - Chapter 3 'Karma Yoga'; Verse 36 and 37
Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji talks about the impediments to right action. He explains how desires, which lead to an uncontrolled mind, destroys us.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
Find us on:
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29 min
April 29, 2024 E24- Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living - Chapter 3 'Karma Yoga'; Q and A session.
Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji answers various questions posed by students on what constitutes selfish actions, and the differences between obligatory actions and actions performed with an attitude of service.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
Find us on:
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32 min

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The Bhagavad Gita teaches the essence of the ancient Vedanta philosophy. Vedanta is the complete wisdom for achieving a peaceful, productive, and purposeful life in this world.

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